Summer Fragrances 2019 Smell Like the Perfect Sunny Day in a Bottle

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What’s a summer ensemble without a spritz of perfume to bring your hot weather aesthetic full circle? As someone who keeps a handful of smell-goods in rotation, I pretty much swear by this philosophy because it’s way easier than putting on layers upon layers upon layers of makeup that will inevitably melt off before day’s end. But even if you live for a makeup beat complete with contour and highlighting that can be seen from up the street and around the corner, keeping one or a few summer fragrances within arm’s reach is never a bad idea.

A change in scent and awakening of the senses is arguably the quickest way to lift your mood and if that doesn’t, maybe the pretty packaging will. This summer, there’s a mix of old faithfuls and gorgeous newbies that I’ve got my eye on; in fact, I’d buy all of them if I had the budget of Beyoncé. But alas, I must narrow down my choices and put my hard-earned coins toward what moves me the most. I’m still perusing and sniffing my way to a top five, but until then, here are all of the contenders on my radar.

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo

$64-$171 at Nordstrom

Berdoues Azur Riviera

$88 at Sephora

Byredo Sundazed

$260 at Byredo

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun

$80 at Sephora

Elie Tahari Eau de Parfum

$68 at Macy’s 

Beachwaver Co. Bali Beach Night

$68 at Beachwaver Co. 

Elizabeth Arden White Tea- Travel Size

$26 at Elizabeth Arden

Jo Malone London Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Cologne

$140 at Blue Mercury

Juliette Has a Gun Vanilla Vibes

$135 at Sephora

Pinrose Sun Saint

$65 at Sephora

Victoria’s Secret Hardcore Rose

$55 at Victoria’s Secret (June 18)

Prada Candy Night

$124 at Sephora

Serge Lutens Fleurs D’Oranger

$150-$230 at Nordstrom